El Paso - Robert F. Stimpert, 91, of El Paso, passed away at 11:04 a.m. on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.
His funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 with Rev. Norman Clayton officiating at Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in El Paso. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the funeral home.
Interment with full military honors will be at Evergreen Cemetery in El Paso. Memorials may be made to Advocate BroMenn Hospice or to Heritage Manor Nursing Home - El Paso's Activity Fund.
Bob was born January 27, 1927, a son to Frank and Thena Heiken Stimpert. He married Charlene Rarick in Carlock. During their marriage they had two children, Susan and Frank. He then married Johanne Moser and they had one child, Sonja.
Surviving are his daughters, Susan Bevins of Denver, CO and Sonja (Nick) Clark of El Paso; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, a son, (Frank Stimpert), his brother, Jack Stimpert and a long-time companion Joan Underwood.
He was a member of El Paso Nazarene Church and the El Paso VFW and American Legion. Bob proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean war.
Visitation
JAN
8.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CST)
Ruestman-Harris - El Paso
40 West Main Street
El Paso, IL 61738
Funeral Service
JAN
9.
10:30 AM (CST)
Ruestman-Harris - El Paso
40 West Main Street
El Paso, IL 61738
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